Question

To model the problem containing an unknown number, translate the statement into an equation.

Sixteen is five less than a number.

Which steps would you take to translate the statement?

Replace “is” with =, “less than” with –, and “a number” with n to get 16 = 5 – n.
Replace “is” with =, “less than” with +, and “a number” with n to get 16 = n + 5.
Replace “is” with =, “less than” with –, and “a number” with n to get 16 = n – 5.
Replace “is” with =, “less than” with ÷, and “a number” with n to get 16 = 5 ÷ n.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct option would be the 3rd one

Step-by-step explanation:

If you want to find 5 less than a number you are subtracting

so 5 less than 20 would be 15, so 20 - 5

since 16 is five less that means whatever the equation equals it will be 16 which is why 16 is in the first part

Answer 2

The correct option would be the 3rd one

If you want to find 5 less than a number you are subtracting

so 5 less than 20 would be 15, so 20 - 5

since 16 is five less that means whatever the equation equals it will be 16 which is why 16 is in the first part